How to Find Stabilized Binoculars

Stabilized binoculars will steady your view, and for certain hobbies these enhance the viewing experience. Looking at the stars, bird watching or boating are ideal situations for a stabilized peek. These babies are more expensive than regular binoculars so know what you are looking for before you buy a pair.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Go to NexTag to see a comparison list of stabilized binoculars. The website is loaded with photos, price range and a list of sellers.

2. Click on "Compare Prices," for the binocular of your choice.

3. View the details on the next page. A description of the product, lowest price, all the sellers of that particular item and reviews are there.

4. See a price you like and click on the company's website located at the "Buy at Seller" button to order or get more information.

5. Check out the BizRate website for another list of stabilized binoculars. Find the model you are looking for and click on the yellow "View Details" button.

6. Notice each stores name, reviews, shipping cost and price. Compare for the best deal and read the reviews on customer service.

7. Do a search on eBay's website. Simply type in "stabilized binoculars" in the search box and view the results. Ask questions from the seller on the item or place your bid. It is wise to know what the going price is for the model before you bid.

8. Consider finding your pair of binoculars at Amazon's website. They carry a nice selection in their electronics store.

9. Enter "Image Stabilized Binoculars" in the "Electronics" search bar at the top and click the "go" button. The next page shows prices and models.

10. Locate your local camera shop. Check out the name and city in your favorite search engine or look in the phone book under cameras. Many carry binoculars.

11. Visit your local computer store for a hands on look. Many carry stabilized binoculars. For example, try Best Buy. They stock these items everywhere. Search their website to see what is in stock at the nearest store.

12. Find out if there's a telescope shop in your area. They carry binoculars. Look in your phone book for location. Or, search using your state and the word "telescope sales" in your search engine for location.

Tips & Warnings

• Stabilized binoculars come in three different types. The battery-operated gyroscope uses gyroscopes to stabilize the view. These are heavier because a motor is needed. The vary-angle prismatic stabilizer relies on a microcomputer that responds to a sensor. These are lighter. The cardanic suspension model attaches the prism to a tilt mechanism to stabilize the image. It does not require batteries and are light weight.
• Options to consider are waterproof and coated lens. Waterproof around water and coated lens to lower glare in all sunny locations.

Resources

• See nextag.com for comparison shopping
• See bizrate.com for comparison shopping
• Look for binocular auctions at ebay.com
• Find price and models at amazon.com
• For a hands on look locate the nearest store at bestbuy.com